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UPDATE: Power restored to thousands on North Island

News My Tri-Port Now Staff -
--12:06 p.m. Power has been restored to over 7,000 people on North Vancouver Island who found themselves in the dark...

Wildfire causes power outages in Port Alice

News Justin Goulet -
PORT ALICE, B.C. - A fire near the village of Port Alice has caused power outages on and off...

NDP Fulfills Promise to Freeze Hydro Rates

News Justin Goulet -
The provincial NDP says it’s delivered on its promise to freeze BC Hydro rates. Last year, BC Hydro applied for...

Two Generators Now Offline at John Hart Station

News Justin Goulet -
Only three of the five remaining generators are running at the John Hart station. BC Hydro says mechanical issues...

Salmon River Diversion Dam Project Wraps Up

News Justin Goulet -
Crews at the Salmon River Diversion Project are heading home. BC Hydro spokesperson Stephen Watson says the dam removal work...

BC Hydro warns of texting scam

News Justin Goulet -
BC Hydro is shutting down a potential scam. The company says some customers have complained about receiving texts, which...

New Power Source In Alert Bay Turning Heads

News David Boles -
Alert Bay is using new technology to power the area. Photovoltaic solar panels have been installed on five municipal buildings. Chief...

Vehicle crashes into hydro pole in Port Hardy

News Justin Goulet -
Fire crews in Port Hardy responded to a vehicle incident over the long weekend. On Saturday morning at around...

BC Hydro files application to remove Salmon River dam

News Justin Goulet -
BC Hydro is working to remove a 60-year-old dam on the Salmon River. Spokesperson Stephen Watson says the 8-metre...

Kayak flows in place on Puntledge River

News Justin Goulet -
BC Hydro is doing a kayak flow down the Puntledge River this weekend. BC Hydro spokesperson, Stephen Watson says there's...

Hydro cancels planned power outage amidst snowy weather

News Justin Goulet -
BC Hydro is canceling its planned power outages for the rest of the week. Spokesperson Karla Louwers says all...

Snowstorm Keeping B.C Hydro Busy

News David Boles -
It's been a busy couple of days for B.C Hydro crews. About 45,000 customers lost power over the weekend...

Work starting on turbines for John Hart Generating Station Project

News Justin Goulet -
The John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project has hit another milestone. Work on the first turbine is getting underway. BC...

Hydro announces special Winter Payment Plan

News Justin Goulet -
The cooler temperatures mean more electricity is being used across the province. To compensate for that, BC Hydro has...

Hydro announces rate increase

News Justin Goulet -
BC Hydro customers will be paying more for power this year. Hydro has announced a 3.5% increase in payments....

Generating station project coming along

News Justin Goulet -
A new update video has been released on the John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project. The more than $1-billion project...
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Most British Columbians report seeing dangerous driving in school zones, survey finds

Provincial
A survey by the British Columbia Automobile Association finds most British Columbians have witnessed dangerous driving in school zones. 

B.C. housing starts decline in first half of 2025, bucking national trend

Provincial
Housing starts in British Columbia fell four per cent between January and July compared to the same period last year.

B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

Provincial
Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order. 

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

Provincial
B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements. 

Dubai chocolate recall expands due to salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

Provincial
The Public Health Agency of Canada has added more brands of Dubai chocolate bars to the list of recalled products due to a salmonella outbreak in certain pistachio products. 
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